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May 28, 2015
It's Your Venice -- Get Involved!
Oil-like Substance Closes South Beaches

The following Beach Advisory was issued yesterday  after "globs of an oil-like substance" were found washing up on the shore of South Bay beaches:

A beach closure has been declared for the area from El Segundo Jetty to the North and the Redondo Beach city limit to the South, due to a release of petroleum effecting the area. Beach users are advised to avoid contact with the material washed on shore, the water, and wet sand. Contact with oil may cause skin irritation and long-term health effects.

Updates and further information can be obtained at L.A. County's beach advisory hotline at 800.525.5662, or at the Department's web site:

http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach/
LAUSD Superintendent Informative on Mandarin Program
LAUSD Superintendent has issued a memorandum regarding the Mandarin Foreign Language Immersion Program at Broadway Elementary School and construction at Mark Twain Middle School.

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Tue., June 2:  Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
The Budget and Finance Committee oversees and administers all VNC financial matters, including the system of financial accountability as required by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the City of Los Angeles.

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Fri., June 5:  Electronic Recyling at Farmers Market

Free of charge, and taking place every first Friday, the Electronic Recycling Solutions Truck will be onsite at the Venice Farmers' Market, 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 500 N. Venice Blvd. Venice, CA 90291.


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Santa Monica Gets Tough on Short-Term Rentals
SANTA MONICA (CBSLA.com)  [5/12/15] - The Santa Monica City Council has taken a stand against short-term rentals like those listed on Airbnb after residents complained it was exacerbating the housing shortage.
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Merchandise and Non-Food Street Vending Regulation
A City Council motion was introduced by Councilmember Huizar, asking various departments to look into the feasibility of regulating merchandise and non-food street vending in the City of Los Angeles. 
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Call for Artists - Power of Art

Attention Artists! We would like you to be a part of the largest art project in the history of Los Angeles, Power of Art. We are physically turning LA into the largest art gallery in the world and we would be honored if you submitted your work for consideration.

For centuries, artists have been pushed to the side, disrespected and taken advantage of for their talent. This is especially true in Los Angeles. But enough is enough. It is time to bring opportunity to artists and bring them out of the shadows.

Power of Art is unveiling LA's soul in the streets. We have successfully fought to secure mural access to over 4,000 signal boxes in Los Angeles.

                                               For more information, click here...
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts

Los Angeles County has implemented an emergency mass notification system that will be used to contact County residents and businesses via recorded phone messages, text messages or e-mail messages in case of emergency.  The system, called Alert LA County, will be used by the County's Emergency Operations Center to notify residents and businesses of emergencies or critical situations. 

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ReCode LA Moving Forward
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Register to Receive City Planning Bi-Weekly Early Notification Reports
Do you want to avoid a surprise when construction starts next door to you?  Do you want a chance to make your voice known to the City and to the applicants for City Planning permits before the deadline for appeal? 

Sign up to receive a bi-weekly email from the Department of City Planning, which lists all of the applications filed in Venice since the prior email. 
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Your Venice Neighborhood Council Wants You!
The Neighborhood Council system is growing.  We are too.  Learn about us here.

In addition to seeking new Board members and Committee Chairs, we are always looking for good people to serve on VNC committees. 

Now is the perfect time to get involved! 

For more information, contact Mike Newhouse or Marc Saltzberg .

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  Venice Neighborhood Council
PO Box 550
Venice, CA 90294
310-421-8627
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